MARINE PROPULSION PLANT - 20,000 SHP CLOSED CYCLE GAS TURBINE OPERATING WITH A NUCLEAR HEAT SOURCE, FEASIBILITY STUDY

The practicability of a 20,000 SHP closed cycle turbine plant operating with a nuclear heat source, for propulsion of a 38,000 ton DWT tanker, is considered to be unquestionable from thermodynamic and mechanical considerations. Results of this study indicate that a design suitable for operating temperatures of at least 1250 F will enhance the plant's acceptablity. From the standpoint of marine applications and international markets, it appears desirable to direct future efforts towards reactors utilizing a gas more available than helium. Furthermore, reactor radiation hazards must be limited to a degree that will permit reasonable access to the machinery compartment for maintenance purposes. This report provides results of thermodynamic investigations, a plant description, details of major components, and recommended research and development programs.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document ia available for review at the Department of Commerce Library, Main Commerce Building, Washington, D.C., under reference number N-6-M.
• Corporate Authors:

  Norberg Manufacturing Company

  Milwaukee, WI  United States 

  Sperry Rand Corporation

  Ford Instrument Division, 31-10 Thomson Avenue
  Long Island City, NY  United States 
• Publication Date: 1957-2-15

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 143 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Gas turbines; Nuclear power plants; Nuclear powered ships; Propulsion
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00026030
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: Feas Rpt
• Contract Numbers: AT(30-3)-250
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 14 1973 12:00AM